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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 130.24, 179.68 and 91.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 130.24, 179.68 and 91.45 is: 126.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    130.24 : 179.68 = 91.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    130.24/179.68 = 91.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    130.24x = 179.68 × 91.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    130.24x = 16,431.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,431.74/130.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.17

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